1 Sesino - Sixtus V ND (1585-1590) front 1 Sesino - Sixtus V ND (1585-1590) back
1 Sesino - Sixtus V ND (1585-1590) photo
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1 Sesino - Sixtus V ND

 
Billon 1.12 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Bologna (Papal States)
Pope
Sixtus V (1585-1590)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1585-1590
Value
1 Sesino (1⁄250)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.12 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#174478
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Bologna Coat of arm quartered with LIBER

Script: Latin

Lettering: BONONIA DOCET

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Sesino - Sixtus V ND (1585-1590) from Bologna (Papal States) made of Billon weighing 1.12 g is that it features an image of Pope Sixtus V, who was known for his reformist policies and his efforts to restore the Catholic Church's authority and influence in Europe.